
Bringing Local Food to the Table

Bringing Local Food to the Table

Bringing Local Food to the Table

Bringing Local Food to the Table
Dinner

Relax and unwind as you dine at the The Yard Restaurant. Rustic yet modern, the menu is focused on creating mouthwatering dishes that celebrate fresh local produce. Taste and savour 'The Yard Experience' as you the soak up the inviting charm that makes it so popular with both guests and locals alike.
We're incredibly fortunate to have access to some of Ireland's finest produce nearby. Making best use of these high-quality ingredients, it is our goal to prepare dishes with a simple, yet sophisticated touch, ensuring a consistently delicious dining experience.
For those with the most discerning of taste buds, to the simpler tastes of our younger guests, our menu has been crafted to satisfy everyone.
Our evening menu is crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, packing flavour into each dish. You'll find a host of quality produce including; Flax fed Beef, Castlewellan tomatoes, locally caught fish and Comber potatoes, at the centre of many dishes.
Relax and Savour our Sumptuous Dinner, Bed & Breakfast package
Every couple deserves time together to enjoy a memorable Hillyard experience, which is why we have created our fabulous Winter three course Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Package with 10% discount available for online bookings made via our website for Sunday - Thursday stays until 31st March
Evening Dining Opening Times
Monday to Thursday | 4.30 to 8pm
Friday & Saturday | 4.30 to 9pm | Sunday 12 - 8pm
Menus
Evening Dining
The Yard Restaurant Dinner Menu
Mon-Thurs 16:30 - 20:00 / Fri - Sat 16:30 - 21:00 / Sun 12:00-2000
Snacks
Selection of Warm Breads, Whipped Butter £7.50
Nacho Bowl, Cheddar, Jalapenos, Salsa, Lime Crème Fraiche £8.50
Starters
Popcorn Tikka Chicken, Pickled Shallots, Curried Mayo, Honey and Sumac Yoghurt £9.50
Ham hock and Pea Risotto, Garlic Sourdough, Parmesan £9.50
Salt and Chilli Squid, Napa Slaw, Ginger and Miso Dressing, Wasabi Mayo, Burnt Lime £10.50
Soup of the Day, Homemade Guinness and Treacle Wheaten Bread, Butter £7.50
Bang Bang Broccoli, Asian Slaw, Siracha Mayo £9.00
Honey and Thyme Baked Camembert, Red Onion Chutney, Candied Walnuts, Sourdough £9.50
Mains
Thai Green Chicken Curry, Coriander and Coconut Sticky Rice, Salted Cashews, Thai Roti Bread £16.50
Garlic and Thyme Marinated Chicken Supreme, Cauliflower Puree, Grean Beans, Truffle and Parmesan Mash, Tarragon Jus £23
The Yard Burger, 6oz Irish Hereford Beef Pattie, BBQ Pulled Brisket, Smoked Applewood Cheddar, Tobacco Onions, Lettuce and Tomato, Ballymaloe Relish, Skin on Fries £19.50
10oz Irish Hereford Sirloin Steak, Flat Cap Mushroom, Onion Ring, Pepper Sauce, Hand Cut Chips £34
Beer Battered Fish, Mushy Peas, Homemade Tartar, Triple Cooked Chips, Burnt Lemon, Curry Sauce £19.50
Catch of The Day, Broccolini, Curly Kale, Herb Crushed Baby Potato, Mussel and Fennel Velouté £23
Miso and Maple Glazed Aubergine, Sticky Coconut Rice, Spring Onion, Toasted Sesame Seeds £15
Desserts
Sticky Toffee Pudding, Honeycomb, Toffee Sauce, Salted Caramel Ice Cream £7.50
Honey Roasted Apple and Blackberry Crumble, Vanilla Ice Cream, Custard £7.50
Vanilia Crème Brûlée, Compressed Strawberry, Shortbread Cookie £7.50
Coconut Rice Pudding, Berry Compote, Candied Orange Peel (VG) £7.50
Please be advised that food allergens are handled in the kitchen. In some cases, allergens may be unavoidably present due to shared equipment, or the ingredients used. Please inform your server of any allergies.
Kids Menu
Children’s Menu
Mains £8.95
The Yard Roast Chicken Goujon with Skinny fries
Kids Cheeseburger with Skinny fries
Bangers & Mash with gravy
Battered Cod Nuggets with Skinny fries
Organic beef Bolognese, Rigatoni Pasta and aged Parmesan
Fresh Italian Rigatoni Pasta in Roast Vine Tomato Sauce
Wild rocket, Aged Parmesan
Simple Fresh Italian Rigatoni Pasta tossed in butter
Dessert £4.95
Sticky toffee pudding ice cream
Chocolate fudge brownie pot
Ice cream 2 scoops
Confirmation and Communion Menu
The Yard Restaurant Confirmation/Communion Menu
2 Courses £26 3 Courses £30
Starters
Popcorn chicken tikka, pickled shallots, curry mayonnaise, honey and sumac yoghurt
Ham hock and pea risotto, garlic sourdough, parmesan
Salt and chilli squid, Nappa slaw, ginger and miso dressing, wasabi mayo, burnt lime
Soup of the day, homemade Guinness wheaten bread, whipped butter
Bang-Bang broccoli, Asian slaw, sriracha mayo
Honey and thyme baked camembert, red onion chutney, candied walnuts, sourdough
Roasts
Herb stuffed chicken fillet wrapped in bacon, peppercorn sauce
Salt aged sirloin of beef, Yorkshire pudding, pan jus
Bramley apple and herb stuffed pork loin, roast gravy
Roasts all served with creamed and roast potatoes, roasted root vegetables and Tenderstem broccoli.
Mains
The Yard Burger, 6oz Beef Pattie, Tobacco Onions, Lettuce and Tomato, Ballymaloe Relish, Skin on Fries
10oz Hereford sirloin, flat cap mushroom, onion rings, peppercorn sauce, hand cut chips (£15 Supplement
Freshly battered fish, mushy peas, homemade tartar sauce, triple cooked sea salt chips, burnt lemon, curry sauce
Miso and maple glazed aubergine, sticky coconut rice, spring onion, toasted sesame seeds
Desserts
Sticky toffee pudding, honeycomb, toffee sauce, salted caramel ice cream
Honey roasted apple and blackberry, brown sugar crumble, vanilla ice cream, custard
Vanilla crème Brûlée, compressed strawberry, shortbread cookie
Coconut rice pudding, berry compote, candied orange peel (VG)
Wine Menu
White
Vila Nova Vinho Verde Minho, Portugal £29.55
A Portugese Classic - fresh citrus notes followed by a refreshing delicious natural spirtz.
Langlois Chateau Muscadet de Sevre et Maine Sur Lie Loire Valley, France £38.95
With its delicate aromas of stone fruit and a palate of everything you would want from a Muscadet of this quality - fresh, fruity with a lasting finish.
Stello Pinot Grigio Veneto, Italy £22.95 / 175ml Glass £6.00
With the drinkabiltiy we all expect from Italian Pinot Grigio, this wine has refreshing acididty and delicate flavours of pear and citrus fruit.
Les Jardins Divers Sauvignon Blanc Languedoc, France £23.95 / 175ml Glass £6.50
The zesty grapefruit character of Sauvignon Blanc is complemented with the aromatics of the Vermentino grape – creating a characterful wine that is a delight to drink.
Mayday Island Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand £31.95
A classic Marlborough – bright and refreshing, bursting with citrus and passionfruit notes for a clean, dry finish.
Xanadu Circa 77 Chardonnay Margaret River, Australia £37.50
A classic new-world oaked Chardonnay displaying rich aromas of baked apples and stone fruits. A great legacy to the Northern Irish man who established this winery.
False Bay ‘Slow’ Chenin Blanc Walker Bay, South Africa £27.95
Dominated by a zingy lemon sherbet character and rich, creamy finish, this is a fantastic food wine that drinks well beyond its price.
Run By Rebels Viogner Pays d’Oc, France £28.50
Beautifully aromatic – peachy stone fruit, delicate floral aromas of honeysuckle, but still dry and refreshing.
Beechfield Estate Chardonnay Victoria, Australia £23.95 / 175ml Glass £6.50
An unoaked, fruit-forward style chardonnay with a peachy palate and a long bursting finish of topical fruit.
Allumea Bianco Sicily, Italy £25.95
A characterful blend of Chardonnay and Sicily’s native grape Grillo – lively acidity and crunchy fresh notes of lemon and pineapple and a medium-bodied finish.
Genetie ‘Illumine’ Bourgogne Blanc Burgundy, France £42.95
A French classic – one of the finest examples of chardonnay – fine, buttery and floral notes on the nose; a wine of substance and finesse on the palate, finished off with some subtle oak.
Red
Chateau Penin Bordeaux Superieur Bordeaux, France £35
A fantastic blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc to add freshness. Medium-bodied with a rich, round mouthfeel.
Allumea Rosso Sicily, Italy £25.95
A blend of Merlot and Sicily’s native grape Nero d’Avola – this is a soft, sumptuous wine with notes of wild berries and liquorice spice.
Pedrera Monastrell Jumilla, Spain £26.50
This young unoaked wine has intense pure bramble and plum fruit and is wonderfully smooth in the mouth.
Les Jardins Divers Merlot Languedoc, France £24.95 / 175ml Glass £6.50
Soft plummy fruit from the merlot with a hint of spice and tannin from the small portion of the native Mourvedre grape – well balance and very drinkable.
The Bay Road Shiraz Victoria, Australia £23.95 / 175ml Glass £6.50
Soft and supple tannins and that delectable Shiraz spice, with a long, fruit-driven acidity.
Les Volets Pinot Noir Pays d’Oc, France £30
Upfront aromas of freshly picked raspberries continue to the palate and are joined by fine tannins and juicy acidity.
Les Coteaux Cotes du Rhone Villages Rhone Valley, France £34
Immediately impressive; bramble fruit underpinned by subtle oak nuances, with lovely, sweet spice, warm star anise and a touch of cinnamon.
Santa Estada Rioja Crianza Rioja, Spain £31
Ripe red fruit flavours with a hint of toast and spice from the gentle oak ageing, a classic, fruit forward Rioja.
Xanadu Circa 77 Cabernet Sauvignon Margaret River, Australia £36
Packed full of juicy fruits of the forest, cassis and dark chocolate. This wine is full bodied with a persistent finish.
Run By Rebels Malbec Pays d’Oc, France £28.50 / 175mls Glass £7.50
Jam-packed with red fruits and violets, with soft supple tannins, making this an approachable, very drinkable Malbec.
Alpha Zeta Valpolicella Superiore Classico Veneto, Italy £45
An award winning powerful, rich, intense full-bodied red wine with cassis, plum, pepper and liquorice notes.
Lucky Pom Pom Cabernet Sauvignon Roussillion, France £22.95 / 175ml Glass £6.00
Bursting with ripe blackcurrant and wild berry fruits and gently soft tannins.
Chateau La Fleur Penin St Emilion Grand Cru Bordeaux, France £55
Beautifully rich and complex with great generosity and full of aromas of black fruits and baking spice, with silky tannins giving it great finesse and finish.
Rose
To The Letter White Zinfandel California, USA £22.95 / 175ml Glass £6.00
Luscious strawberry ice cream supported by a bright, berry palate and a medium-sweet finish.
Les Olivers Rose Languedoc, France £26.95 / 175ml Glass £6.50
A refreshingly dry style of rose with delicate aromas of flower and red berry fruit.
Sparkling
Lucchetto Prosecco Spumante 200ml Veneto, Italy £7.95
A fruity and refreshing sparkling wine with citrus, pear and floral flavours and aromas.
Stello Prosecco Spumante Veneto, Italy £32.95
Dry, lively and refreshing with a gentle mousse. Full of bright citrus flavours and floral notes.
Domaine J. Laurens Cremant de Limoux Limoux, France £45
This sparkling wine over delivers. Crafted in the champagne method using Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc, with intense citrusy notes and just a hint of sweet brioche – very elegant.
Bollinger Special Cuvee Champagne, France £78
Needs no introduction – one of the finest Champagne houses. Aromatic and complex, the palate shows roasted apples, brioche and peaches burst on the palate, with a long, lasting finish.
Dessert
Kardos Late Harvest Tokaji, Hungary 75ml Glass £4.50
Rich intense mandarin flavours with a honey note. Vibrant acidity that balances the sweetness. Very drinkable with a very long finish.
Churchill’s LBV Port Douro Valley, Portugal £4.50
Excellent volume, firm tannins of great quality, a well-integrated acidity, notes of black fruit and toasty wood. It has a long and complex finish bursting with sweet fruit.
Valentines Specials Menu
The Yard Restaurant Dinner Menu
Valentines Day Specials
Please Note Our Normal Dinner Menu Will be Running Alongside This Romantic Treat
Starters
St. Tola Ash Goats Cheese, Candied Walnut, Watercress, Roast and Pickled Beetroot, Honey £10.50
(Add Glass of Vila Nova, Vinho Verde £7.00)
Pan Seared Scallops, Pea Puree, Chorizo Crumb £14
(Add Glass of Run By Rebels, Viogner £7.00)
Ham Hock and Smoked Cheddar Arancini, Mustard Aioli, Pickled Shallot, Watercress £10
(Add Glass of Les Violets, Pinot Noir £7.00)
Mains
Monkfish and Tiger Prawn Thai Green Curry, Coconut and Coriander Rice, Salted Cashews, Flat Bread £26
(Add Glass of Mayday Island, Sauvignon Blanc £7.00)
Chateaubriand to Share, Green Beans, Triple cooked Chips, Creamy Mash, Onion Rings, Peppercorn Sauce £85
(Add Bottle of Chateau La Fluer Penin, St Emilion Grand Cru £49)
Paprika Rubbed Chicken Supreme, Tomato and Chorizo Orzo Pasta, Herb Oil £24
(Add Glass of False Bay ‘Slow’, Chenin Blanc £7.00)
Desserts
Raspberry and Champagne Posset, White Chocolate Shards, Raspberry Sorbet £8
(Add Glass of To The Letter White Zinfandel, £6.00)
Chocolate Torte, Strawberry Gel, Whipped Mascarpone, Strawberry Tuiles £8
(Add Glass of Kardos Late Harvest Tokaji, £4.50)
Please be advised that food allergens are handled in the kitchen. In some cases, allergens may be unavoidably present due to shared equipment, or the ingredients used. Please inform your server of any allergies.
Mother's Day
Mother’s Day at The Yard Restaurant
2 Courses £28 / 3 Courses £32
Starters
Popcorn Tikka Chicken, Pickled Shallots, Curried Mayo, Honey and Sumac Yoghurt
Ham hock and Pea Risotto, Garlic Sourdough, Parmesan
Salt and Chilli Squid, Napa Slaw, Ginger and Miso Dressing, Wasabi Mayo, Burnt Lime
Soup of the Day, Homemade Guinness and Treacle Wheaten Bread, Butter
Bang Bang Broccoli, Asian Slaw, Siracha Mayo
Honey and Thyme Baked Camembert, Red Onion Chutney, Candied Walnuts, Sourdough
Mains
Salt Aged Roast Sirloin of Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, Red Wine Jus
Roast Leg of Lamb, Mint Jus
Honey Glazed Pork Loin, Pan Gravy
All served with Creamed Potatoes, Duck Fat Roasties, Roasted Root Vegetables, Tenderstem Broccoli.
10oz Hereford Sirloin, Triple Cooked Chips, Flat Cap Mushroom, Confit Tomato, Beer Battered Onion Ring, Peppercorn Sauce (£15 Supplement)
Roast Fillet of Cod, Crushed New Potatoes, Roasted Fennell, Mussels, Curry Velouté, Samphire
Paprika Rubbed Chicken Supreme, Roasted Tomato and Chorizo Orzo Pasta, Parmesan, Micro Basil
Miso and Maple Glazed Aubergine, Sticky Coconut Rice, Spring Onion, Toasted Sesame Seeds
Desserts
Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Sauce, Popcorn, Salted Caramel Ice Cream
Honey Roasted Apple & Blackberry, Brown Sugar Crumble, Vanilla Ice Cream, Custard
Vanilla Crème Brule, Compressed Strawberry, Shortbread Cookie
Coconut Rice Pudding, Wild Berry Compote, Candied Orane Peel
Please be advised that food allergens are handled in the kitchen. In some cases, allergens may be unavoidably present due to shared equipment, or the ingredients used. Please inform your server of any allergies.